Year-round Whale Watching, Swim with Wild Dolphins, Turtle Reef Snorkeling;
In Their World, on Their Terms
Half, Full and Multiple Day Yacht Charters - Warning- potentially life changing. Certainly life affirming. Our remote cruises are intimate, ecologically friendly, nature-minded, porpois-ful, and absolutely unique to the islands. Here's why...
You're not just another face lost in the crowd. A customized itinerary that accommodates everyone. The health and safety of passengers and wildlife alike are priorities. The opportunity to step onto a boat with freedom to roam and into a world completely removed from your routine existence - no crowd, no stress, no deadlines.
* Knowledgeable, personable crew members eager to share their expertise presented in an easygoing, "chatting with your best friend" manner. Whether a marine biologist, naturalist, or wildlife conservationist, for them it's not just a job description, it's a calling.
* Respectful encounters with peaceful whales, massively graceful turtles, and exuberant dolphins.
* Stepping back on shore after a morning afloat may find you tired, salty, and in awe of what you've just been part of.
"Snorkeling w/ 5 peeps WAY WAY better than 25. Just love the intimate feel. So personalized. ;-)" Kara Williams, VacationGal.com
Leave Only Bubbles, touch only hearts - The longest and most unhurried actual time "on the water". With low crew to guest ratios, more adventure + less passengers = a high standard of safety, environmental care, personal interaction, makes "your turn" that much longer. On the water, quality and safety count.
Departing from Oahu, with a combination of incredible history, stunning wildlife, and a mesmerizing wealth of natural beauty that only Mother Nature at her finest can provide - Our mission is, quite simply, conservation through education.
"However small the change may be,that's what we try to do, to inspire people to experience Hawai`i differently and to become more conscious about their connection to the Earth and lifestyle in general."
Experience makes a difference - Oahu's only marine biologist founded and led cruise. Adding a depth of knowledge and passion - our crew are experienced and educated professionals with thousands of hours of water time, They also excel at being your personal tour guide - trained under demanding standards, only the best are selected for narration and "making sense" of nature's drama
Holistic Primarily billed as whale watching, snorkeling and in-water dolphin and turtle encounters, these trips are really about the entire ecosystem - from pelagic seabirds gliding above the deep sea to beaches teeming with reef fish and the culture and traditions that formed around them.
Your Tour + Our Expertise = Your Way No thanks to 'canned' adventures, our tours maximize the days experience. combines scientific knowledge with a flair for storytelling,... "Intro charters" available for those less discriminate, but still wanting a deeper connection. .
Visit our crew page to view backgrounds and accomplishments, our yacht page to view our boats, amenities and 360 degree virtual tour, and our tours page to find the cruise that's right for you and your loved ones.
Our five-star "Best of the West" is 3.5+ hours on the water fully guided, interactive, and engaging. Most tours combine dolphin, whale, and turtle encounters with in-water opportunities to maximize your adventure, while longer charters are even more in-depth and relaxed. Whether swimming with dolphins or encounters with species found only in Hawaiian waters - our tours deliver.
Full day or multiple day/island/species yacht charters on the 50'.Nautilus. Molokai and Lanai are our favorite cruise getaways. We go the extra mile in all that we do. A portion of all proceeds from our "soft adventures" and edu-tainment events are contributed to the Wild Dolphin Foundation for conservation efforts.
Clear (60 to 100 foot plus visibility), warm (76 to 82 F) water, and snorkeling depths from 10 to 80 feet, make the adventure enjoyable for all experience levels. You do not have to be an exceptionally strong swimmer, even non-swimmers can enjoy our snorkeling activities. Experienced crew help you to 'see' unusual reef life.
Wild Side Consistently Ranked as a "Top Five" Best Hawaii Tour (see our press page for links to the articles below)
USA Today#1 |Ten Must Do Things in Hawaii #1| The Ultimate Hawaii Itinerary #1 | #1 of Oahu’s Top 10 Experiences | "Cruise Critics" - Editors Best Picks #2 | National Geographic Adventure - Top Ten Water Adventures, #2 | Frommers' Swimming with Dolphins Picks #2 | Top Five Dates on Oahu #2 | Wild Dolphin Swim, Top Five Destinations Worldwide #2 | Swimming with Dolphins #3 of Hawaii's best liked things |Top 10things to do with Kids in Hawaii #4 | Honolulu, Hawaii, Top 5 Activities (Travel Channel)| Top 5 Hidden Treasures | Sunset Magazine "Best of the West"| 100 Best Ecological Tours | Forbes - World's Top Ten Snorkeling Spots | Disabled Woman Gets her Dream to Swim with Dolphins | Most exciting and fun thing to do on Oahu | Best of Oahu | Top Wildlife Adventures
